ARC’TERYX IS FOUNDED ON THE IDEA THAT THERE IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY.
The only way to build the right gear for this environment was to build the company in this environment. You can’t separate manufacturing from idea, or from location.
The Coast Mountains provide both the inspiration and rugged testing ground for Arc’teryx.
One of the most unpopulated wilderness regions in the world, the span of the Coast Mountains include dramatic vistas, diverse climates and challenging conditions.
“A philosophy that I’ve really learned at Arc’teryx is you have to design by doing and without the Coast Range, then that wouldn’t be possible.”
Brylee Geddis – Apparel Designer
“The geography and elevation of the Coast Mountains create a diverse climate.
Receiving an average of 178 days of precipitation in a year, North Vancouver is one of the wettest cities in Canada.”
“The geography and elevation of the Coast Mountains create a diverse climate.
Receiving an average of 178 days of precipitation in a year, North Vancouver is one of the wettest cities in Canada.”
OUR DESIGN CENTRE IS LIKE AN ENGINEERING LAB
We have a full industrial shop, manufacturing tools, a down room, colour tests, washing machines; all the tools to make and break products until we arrive at a smooth, efficient process with a beautiful result.
This may take three years, it may take longer.
OUR ARC’ONE FACTORY IS WHERE WE LEARN, WHERE WE HONE OUR
SKILLS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALL ALONE.
90% of our products are produced across 21 manufacturing facilities around the globe.
We are currently partnered with factories in China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Cambodia and Romania.
OF ALL OUR SUPPLIERS, THERE IS ONE PARTNER WHO WAS ESSENTIAL
TO THE BIRTH OF OUR GROUNDBREAKING OUTERWEAR.
Our relationship with W.L. Gore is one of the reasons we are able to craft the world’s best outerwear.
WHAT IS NEXT FOR US?
How do we continue to build gear while simultaneously protecting our backyard? Extreme durability and responsible resourcing can dramatically reduce our environmental impact.
Manufacturing high performance outdoor gear is still a challenge for the environment. Why?
Because manufacturing today is based on a linear economy model with impacts across all stages of the product life cycle. Each stage has multiple challenges that impact our environment:
Energy Use
Global supply chains require large amounts of electricity and extensive transportation.
Water Pollution
Making high performance materials creates water pollution.
Waste
High performance materials are often not recyclable.
Climate Change
Emissions generated in manufacturing contributes to global warming.